Premiere: Listen to the somber pop of Guy Fox’s ‘Paper Roads’ EP
Guy Fox is one of those bands that somehow never disappoints. Over the course of their careers here in the Bay, the band has cultivated a distinctive, accessible sound defined by strong distinctive rhythms and overall good vibes. (Look back at our first coverage of the band in 2012 here.) On Paper Roads, the band continues their expert use of rhythm. Throw on some good headphones to get the full effect of the sonic experience - on every track, nearly all the instruments transform into additional percussion and every little note seems to have a distinct purpose. Recorded at Tiny [...]
Q&A: Six bands John Vanderslice is listening to right now
Longtime friend of The Bay Bridged John Vanderslice is a busy guy these days. His new recording studio Tiny Telephone Oakland opened this month, and its SF counterpart continues to be a destination for indie artists. Vanderslice has also been producing albums like Into It. Over It's forthcoming Standards, which arrives in March. Oh, and he's also a stellar singer-songwriter is in own right, who will be performing at our 10th anniversary party this Saturday night at the Rickshaw Stop alongside The Stone Foxes, Annie Girl & The Flight, and Hot Flash Heat Wave. Before Saturday's show, we asked John [...]
Guy Fox set to release ‘Night Owl’
Oakland's Guy Fox has steadily been releasing individual tracks and EP's for several years now, but they're finally set to release their debut full-length LP Night Owl August 22. The band has come a long way since we first wrote about them nearly three years ago. On Night Owl, they retain their fun dance party vibe, but they've grown as musicians and expanded sonically. Night Owl was recorded entirely at Tiny Telephone with James Riotto, and they describe it as "truly a studio record". That's perhaps most evident on the track "Antique Furniture", which is kicked off with synths punctuated [...]
Bandcamp’s first City Guide spotlights Oakland: Bells Atlas, Waterstrider, Kid Trails, and more
Recently, Oakland's music scene has been raking in the national press. In February, it was Fantastic Negrito delivering the winning video for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert contest filmed inside of a freight train: "behind a desk made of a steel slab and a work bench, this soulful character won our hearts" was Bob Boilen's praise. The winnings included a place on the bill for a SXSW showcase alongside the likes of Charles Bradley and King Tuff, and now he's slated to perform at this year's Outside Lands. Now, Bandcamp – or more specifically, content curator Andrew Jervis – has taken notice. Jervis explains, "Oakland is considered home to [...]
Giveaway: Win VIP tickets to The Bay Brewed!
There are only four days remaining until the return of San Francisco’s only rock and roll beer festival, The Bay Brewed! Taking place at The Chapel on March 29, 2015, this year's festival features performances by four great San Francisco Bay Area bands and unlimited tastings from elevent San Francisco breweries all day long thanks to the SF Brewers Guild! Tickets are on sale right now and you should buy yours ASAP because they're moving quickly! In addition to general admission tickets, don't miss the perks offered by VIP tickets, which include a special VIP-only tasting hour, an exclusive [...]
The Bay Brewed Artist Q&A: Guy Fox
San Francisco’s only rock and roll beer festival, The Bay Brewed, is back for a fourth year of pairing outstanding local beer and local music! Taking place at The Chapel on March 29, 2015, this year’s festival offers performances by four great San Francisco Bay Area bands and unlimited tastings from nine San Francisco breweries all day long thanks to the SF Brewers Guild. Between now and March 29, we’ll be interviewing each of the bands playing this year's festival, getting their perspective on some of the best beer and bands that the Bay Area has to offer. Guy Fox [...]
Playlist & Giveaway: Win VIP tickets to The Bay Brewed and listen to this great mix!
We're counting the days until the return of San Francisco’s only rock and roll beer festival, The Bay Brewed! Taking place at The Chapel on March 29, 2015, this year's fest features performances by four great San Francisco Bay Area bands and unlimited tastings from nine San Francisco breweries all day long thanks to the SF Brewers Guild! Tickets are on sale right now and you should buy yours ASAP because they're moving quickly! In addition to general admission tickets, don't miss the perks offered by VIP tickets, which include a special VIP-only tasting hour, an exclusive music performance, and [...]
Oakland’s Bells Atlas headlines Rickshaw Stop
Afro-beat and hip-hop explorers Bells Atlas cannot stop moving up. Joyfully rhythmic and harmoniously diverse, the textured strangeness brings to mind Sylvan Esso or Dirty Projectors, but is still undeniably, purely unique. They're also cultivating a burgeoning music scene in the East Bay with non-market, a collective of bands (Trails and Ways, Waterstrider, The Seshen, and more) who jam together, play shows together, and put out really cool compilations together. Friday night Bells Atlas will be headlining San Francisco's Rickshaw Stop along with San Francisco indie-pop crooners Guy Fox, as well as Brass Magic who say they're influenced by "the garbage of Manhattan, [...]
Watch the Music Video Race award-winning videos
The Music Video Race had its third annual screening and awards show July 20, and they've since shared the fruits of everyone's labor on the interwebs. Just like the last two years, the contest paired local filmmakers with local bands to create rad videos. It's a fun, unique event that I hope will continue for years to come. The winners are below, and you should take the time to watch all the videos on the Music Video Race's site. The Best Overall Video went to The Tropics and production company Bangers and Mash. Get up close and personal with The [...]
Ticket Giveaway Wednesday: Melted Toys, Sam Flax, Guy Fox, and more
To enter for a chance to win tickets to any show below, email contest@thebaybridged.com with the name of the band and the date of the show you’re entering for in the subject line and your full name in the body of the email. Winners will be selected at random and notified via email. Saturday, July 12th Waterstrider, Guy Fox, Yassou Benedict @ Slim's 9pm, $14, all ages. Buy advance tickets here. Saturday, July 12th The Sam Chase, Foxtails Brigade, The Crux @ Great American Music Hall 9pm, $15, all ages. Buy advance tickets here. Monday, July 14th Sam Flax, Melted [...]